Tamil · Family & People
மகன்
magan
Son
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male child.
Example
அவர்களின் மகனுக்கு ஐந்து வயது.
Their son is five years old.
Etymology
'மகன்' (magan), meaning 'son', finds its origins in the Proto-Dravidian '*maga'. The term emphasizes the importance of male offspring in Tamil culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written contexts, it has a formal connotation in legal and cultural discussions but is commonly used informally as well.